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Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System

K201227510(k) SpecialCleared Jul 17, 202072-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3020

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Paragon 28, Inc. · HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories

Cleared on Jul 17, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K192163 (Paragon 28, Inc., 2020) and 1 other predicate after a 72-day review. Its family tree reaches back 16 generations to 1996. 5 later devices descend from it.

Decided
Jul 17, 2020
Review
72 days
Class
Class II
Product code
HSB
Recalls
None
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 16 generations to K954385 (1996). 292 ancestors in all, the oldest K791619 (1979). 5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2020: 1 other ancestor2017: 1 other ancestor2012: 7 other ancestors2011: 9 other ancestors2004: 13 other ancestors2013: 2 other ancestors2009: 13 other ancestors2005: 21 other ancestors2002: 25 other ancestors2001: 28 other ancestors1999: 11 other ancestors1998: 10 other ancestors1986: 2 other ancestors2008: 9 other ancestors1995: 6 other ancestors2010: 11 other ancestors2007: 7 other ancestors2006: 15 other ancestors2003: 15 other ancestors2000: 19 other ancestors1997: 7 other ancestors1996: 15 other ancestors1993: 5 other ancestors1992: 5 other ancestors1994: 6 other ancestors1990: 5 other ancestors1991: 2 other ancestors1989: 2 other ancestors1981: 1 other ancestor1984: 1 other ancestor1979: 2 other ancestors2025: 1 descendant cleared2021: 1 descendant cleared2023: 1 descendant cleared2026: 1 descendant cleared2024: 1 descendant clearedK954385 · Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation System · Synthes (Usa) · 1996K974555 · Synthes 2.0 MM Locking Plate System (2.0 LPS) · Synthes (Usa) · 1998×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K030448 (2003), K032442 (2003) K040598 · KLS Martin Hand Plating System · KLS-Martin L.P. · 2004K050868 · Maxlock · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2005K073624 · Modular Foot System · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2008 · recalled×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K100618 (2010), K102156 (2010) K111041 · Mini Variable System · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2011×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K120157 (2012), K121437 (2012) K140397 · Paralock Plating System / Tuffnek Screw · Paragon 28 · 2014K170693 · Phantom Small Bone Intramedullary Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2017K182307 · Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2019K191782 · TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 201919801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 1 other ancestor2 generations back: 4 other ancestors3 generations back: 15 other ancestors4 generations back: 10 other ancestors5 generations back: 36 other ancestors6 generations back: 44 other ancestors7 generations back: 58 other ancestors8 generations back: 33 other ancestors9 generations back: 23 other ancestors10 generations back: 18 other ancestors11 generations back: 18 other ancestors12 generations back: 9 other ancestors13 generations back: 3 other ancestors14 generations back: 2 other ancestors15 generations back: 2 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 2 descendants2 generations forward: 2 descendants3 generations forward: 1 descendant K191782 · TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2019K182307 · Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2019K170693 · Phantom Small Bone Intramedullary Nail System · Paragon 28, Inc. · 2017K140397 · Paralock Plating System / Tuffnek Screw · Paragon 28 · 2014K121437 · Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating System · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2012K120157 · Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating System · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2012K111041 · Mini Variable System · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2011K102156 · Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System Distal Radius Plates and Screws · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2010 · recalledK100618 · Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System with Variable Angle Technology · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2010K073624 · Modular Foot System · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2008 · recalledK050868 · Maxlock · Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2005K040598 · KLS Martin Hand Plating System · KLS-Martin L.P. · 2004K032442 · KLS-Martin Mandibular/Reconstruction System II · KLS-Martin L.P. · 2003K030448 · Osteomed 2.0 Locking Plates and Screws · Osteomed LP · 2003K974555 · Synthes 2.0 MM Locking Plate System (2.0 LPS) · Synthes (Usa) · 1998K954385 · Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation System · Synthes (Usa) · 1996−15−10−50
  1. Root · 16 generations backK954385 Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
  2. 12 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK170693 Phantom Small Bone Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2017
  4. 2 generations backK182307 Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom®…Paragon 28, Inc. · 2019
  5. 1 generation backK191782 TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2019
  6. This deviceK201227 Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2020
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK210869 Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
  8. Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK251850 Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2025
  9. Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK231231 MR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28…Paragon 28, Inc. · 2023
  10. Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK253591 Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2026
  11. Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK241262 Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System; Monster Screw SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2024
Show all 16 generations
  1. Root · 16 generations backK954385 Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation SystemSynthes (Usa) · 1996
  2. 15 generations backK974555 Synthes 2.0 MM Locking Plate System (2.0 LPS)Synthes (Usa) · 1998
  3. 14 generations backK030448 Osteomed 2.0 Locking Plates and ScrewsOsteomed LP · 2003
  4. 13 generations backK032442 KLS-Martin Mandibular/Reconstruction System IIKLS-Martin L.P. · 2003
  5. 12 generations backK040598 KLS Martin Hand Plating SystemKLS-Martin L.P. · 2004
  6. 11 generations backK050868 MaxlockOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2005
  7. 10 generations backK073624 Modular Foot SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2008 · Recalled
  8. 9 generations backK100618 Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System with Variable Angle…Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2010
  9. 8 generations backK102156 Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System Distal Radius Plates and…Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled
  10. 7 generations backK111041 Mini Variable SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2011
  11. 6 generations backK120157 Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2012
  12. 5 generations backK121437 Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. · 2012
  13. 4 generations backK140397 Paralock Plating System / Tuffnek ScrewParagon 28 · 2014
  14. 3 generations backK170693 Phantom Small Bone Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2017
  15. 2 generations backK182307 Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom®…Paragon 28, Inc. · 2019
  16. 1 generation backK191782 TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2019
  17. This deviceK201227 Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2020

Most influential descendants

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  • K210869Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly2descendants
  • K251850Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly1descendant
  • K231231MR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28 Orthopedic Fixation…Paragon 28, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on1descendant
  • K253591Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2026 · 2 generations on0descendants
  • K241262Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System; Monster Screw SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2024 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−16K954385Synthes Mandibular Modular Fixation SystemSynthes (Usa)1996—
−15K974555Synthes 2.0 MM Locking Plate System (2.0 LPS)Synthes (Usa)1998—
−14K030448Osteomed 2.0 Locking Plates and ScrewsOsteomed LP2003—
−13K032442KLS-Martin Mandibular/Reconstruction System IIKLS-Martin L.P.2003—
−12K040598KLS Martin Hand Plating SystemKLS-Martin L.P.2004—
−11K050868MaxlockOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.2005—
−10K073624Modular Foot SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.20081
−9K100618Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System with Variable Angle TechnologyOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.2010—
−8K102156Maxlock Extreme Extremity Plating System Distal Radius Plates and ScrewsOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.20101
−7K111041Mini Variable SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.2011—
−6K120157Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.2012—
−5K121437Mini Maxlock Extreme Plating SystemOrthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.2012—
−4K140397Paralock Plating System / Tuffnek ScrewParagon 282014—
−3K170693Phantom Small Bone Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc.2017—
−2K182307Small Bone Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System; TTC Phantom® Intramedullary…Paragon 28, Inc.2019—
−1K191782TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc.2019—
0 (this device)K201227Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc.2020—
+1K210869Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc.20213
+1K251850Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc.2025—
+2K231231MR Safety and Compatibility Testing and Labeling for Paragon 28 Orthopedic…Paragon 28, Inc.2023—
+2K253591Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc.2026—
+3K241262Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System; Monster Screw SystemParagon 28, Inc.2024—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
197920
198110
198410
198620
198920
199050
199120
199250
199350
199460
199560
1996150
199770
1998100
1999110
2000190
2001280
2002250
2003150
2004130
2005210
2006150
200770
200890
2009130
2010110
201190
201270
201320
201710
202010

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202110
202310
202410
202510
202610
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K201227, 1996–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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What was it cleared against? (2)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K192163TTC Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System
Summary page 4
…II Product Code: HSB, HWC Common Name: Intramedullary Nail Predicate Device: TTC Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System (Primary: K192163, Additional: K191782) Indications for Use: The Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System is intended for…
Paragon 28, Inc.2020—
*K191782TTC Phantom Intramedullary Nail System
Summary page 4
…SB, HWC Common Name: Intramedullary Nail Predicate Device: TTC Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System (Primary: K192163, Additional: K191782) Indications for Use: The Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System is intended for tibiotalocalcaneal arthr…
Paragon 28, Inc.2019—

What descends from it? (5)

2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K210869Phantom Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc.20212
K251850Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail SystemParagon 28, Inc.20251

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

No FDA recall names this device.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 24 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.0 years on median.
  • 74 of the 292 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K210869 (Paragon 28, Inc., 2021) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.

How does its category compare?

All HSB devices

HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2020, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · HSB

15in 2025

2007: 82008: 112009: 182010: 142011: 162012: 172013: 182014: 192015: 222016: 82017: 232018: 172019: 132020: 172021: 102022: 122023: 112024: 132025: 152026 (partial year): 18
2007high 23 (2017) · low 8 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · HSB

106in 2025

2007: 68 days median2008: 57 days median2009: 86 days median2010: 117 days median2011: 78 days median2012: 112 days median2013: 105 days median2014: 147 days median2015: 111 days median2016: 124 days median2017: 119 days median2018: 134 days median2019: 132 days median2020: 112 days median2021: 94 days median2022: 172 days median2023: 162 days median2024: 195 days median2025: 106 days median2026 (partial year): 151 days median
2007high 195 (2024) · low 57 (2008)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · HSB

18in 2025

2008: 92009: 812010: 182011: 22012: 72013: 142014: 32015: 32016: 62017: 662018: 562019: 62020: 62021: 22022: 12023: 12024: 12025: 182026 (partial year): 1
2007high 81 (2009) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · HSB

2,911in 2025

2007: 1622008: 1842009: 3342010: 4542011: 6622012: 1,0792013: 1,7732014: 1,4742015: 1,6712016: 1,9202017: 1,4472018: 3,5262019: 2,5172020: 3,2992021: 4,1112022: 2,7332023: 2,2192024: 2,8692025: 2,911
2007high 4,111 (2021) · low 162 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code HSB, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20078680162
200811579184
2009188681334
20101411718454
201116782662
20121711271,079
201318105141,773
20141914731,474
20152211131,671
2016812461,920
201723119661,447
201817134563,526
20191313262,517
20201711263,299
2021109424,111
20221217212,733
20231116212,219
20241319512,869
202515106182,911
2026181511—

What is it indicated for?

The Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail system is intended for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis (fusion) and to provide stabilization of the hindfoot and ankle including the transverse tarsal joints coupling the mid-foot to the hindfoot. Examples of specific indications include: * Post-traumatic or degenerative arthritis * Previously infected arthrosis * Revision of failed ankle arthrodesis * Revision of failed total ankle arthroplasty » Talar deficiency…

Read the full statement (134 words)

The Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail system is intended for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis (fusion) and to provide stabilization of the hindfoot and ankle including the transverse tarsal joints coupling the mid-foot to the hindfoot. Examples of specific indications include:

* Post-traumatic or degenerative arthritis

* Previously infected arthrosis

* Revision of failed ankle arthrodesis

* Revision of failed total ankle arthroplasty

» Talar deficiency conditions such as avascular necrosis of the talus (requiring tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis)

* Neuromuscular deformity or other neuromuscular disease with severe deformity or instability of the ankle

» Rheumatoid arthritis

* Osteoarthritis

* Nonunions or pseudarthrosis of hindfoot and distal tibia

* Trauma (severe or malunited tibial pilon fracture)

* Charcot foot (neuroarthropathy)

» Severe end-stage degenerative arthritis

» Instability and skeletal defects after tumor resection

» Pantalar arthrodesis

» Severe foot/ankle deformity

Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.

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510(k) Report. “K201227: Phantom® Hindfoot TTC/TC Nail System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K201227

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026